| Upper Nile - January to April 2002
In many cases it is not possible to establish exact dates from survivors
who were interviewed.
Villages destroyed by GoS in western Upper Nile January-April 2002:
Boitong (mid-February), Chan (near Wangrial, February), Chotchiir (near
Nhialdiu, February), Chuor (near Nhialdiu, 7th March), Jikany (near Nimne,
9th February), Koach (near Duar, 17th February), Kurchala (near Nhialdiu,
7th March), Kwei (27th February), Leer (January), Mankien (25th January),
Moak (near Kuai, 9th February), Ngaryang (near Nhialdiu, late February
or early March), Ngop (February), Nhialdiu (23rd February), Riar (January),
Tongdol (near Nhialdiu, 7th March), Tuoch Luak (near Nhialdiu, 7th March),
Wak (near Ngop, February), Wangrial (W of Nhialdiu, February), Wichoot
(N of Nhialdiu, mid-February).
Total: 20
Villages destroyed by GoS in northern Upper Nile, mid-February 2002:
A riac, Bayaath, Bom, Catony, Doolbeer Thiang, Duweng, Ngual [?], Nyagoka,
Nyangjak, Them-Ngol, Thiangriaal, Thianyrot, Thumbeng, Tongrial, Wjaal
Nhiin, Wunbol Deng, Wunbut, Wunchok Majok, Wunheer, Wunyit, Wunyok Daau.
All these villages are south of Melut.
Total: 21
Attacks on civilians by GoS forces in western Upper Nile, January-April
2002:
Wichoot (N of Nhialdiu), attacked mid-February; survivors moved to Toic
Gambal (NE of Wicok) where they were attacked by gunship and looted by
GoS militia; moved again to Mayar Lol (W of Wicok).
Ngaryang (near Nhialdiu) attacked late February or early March by ground
forces and helicopter gunship, which killed many civilians in random shooting
from low altitude. Also fired rockets, setting village on fire.
Tongadol attacked by Antonov and gunship, followed by GoS ground forces,
late February or early March. At least two children were killed by ground
forces, who shot at fleeing civilians.
Wangrial (W of Nhialdiu), February. Helicopter gunships, 4 at a time,
attacked the village 8 times in one day, beginning around 0800. Civilians
killed included Mawiech Ruei, Mrs. Nyanger Thany Liem, Manyzol Mawiech,
and Diet (aged 11 years). Horsemen came the next morning, looted the cattle
and burned the village. Displaced fled to Wanggeah (between Wicok and Leer),
moving at night to avoid Antonovs and gunships.
Chan (near Wangrial), February. Attack by Antonovs and gunships very
early in the morning; many people killed in their house by rockets. Civilians
killed include Paul Mer Yap, Ruai Kuol, Jal Kuol, Nyanai Kuol, Nyalual
Tut, Ruai Kor (aged 4 years), Nyagai Tut (aged 2), Nyaluak Lim (aged 5),
Gai Tut (aged 7), Nyaduk Ruai (aged 8). After the initial attack by gunship
and Antonov, horsemen came, chased people (including elderly and pregnant
women) into the river, and shot at them as they struggled to cross. Many
children drowned. Among the dead were Nyaluak Riek, shot in the back
and fell into the river, and Nyanhialdiu, shot and killed.
North of Nhialdiu, near Rubnyagai, date uncertain. Gunships, Antonovs
and horsemen came together. Antonov came three times, dropping 12 bombs.
Gunships used rockets and machine guns. At least 3 women, 6 men and 4 children
were killed by machine guns fire. Houses and grain were burned by GoS ground
forces after chasing away or killing civilians. People moved to Chotcar/Lel
(S of Wicok) by night to avoid Antonovs and gunships.
Chotchiir (near Nhialdiu) was completely destroyed in February during
GoS attack. At least 20 civilians unaccounted for. Displaced people now
in Chotcar/Lel.
Boitong, mid-February (shortly before GoS capture of Nhialdiu). GoS
attack began around 0500. An Antonov bombed the village several times,
then two gunships flew low shooting at civilians. Horsemen then came, looting
and burning, and abducting civilians. Civilians killed (shot in the back
trying to cross the river) include Buoth Kuany (aged 6 years), Gatluak
Kuany (aged 7), Gatwiech Kuany (aged 11), Gatkal Gatwiech (aged 8) and
Gatwiech Ruai Jour (aged 4) and Tot Kuany, a 7-year old girl found dead
with 8 bullets in her body. Still missing are Bol Kuany (aged 3), Pou Kuany
(aged 4), Magay Kuany (aged 6), Bieh Kiek (aged 8), Cheyoach Kuany (aged
2) and Nyalual Nyieth (aged 9). Displaced people eventually reached Lel.
Other civilians killed in various incidents, mostly in February, include
Piny Makuei Gatdeed (aged 8 years), Gatluak Makuei Gatdeed (aged 10), Kuon
Luak (aged 4), and Chuol Gain Chan (shot in the back crossing a river).
Children still missing include Jal Kuon Luak (aged 6 years) and Koang Kuon
Luak (aged 11), Nyakhan Kuon Luak (aged 2). Others abducted include Majang
Kuei Jiech (an elderly man)
25th January 2002, Riar, western Upper Nile: 27 girls aged 10-14 reported
killed in Riar by GoS soldiers.
February 2002, Bentiu, western Upper Nile: reports that 100 boys were
killed during February.
9th February 2002, Nimne, western Upper Nile: 3 pastors who attended
Koc peace conference were reportedly executed in front of local people
by GoS security forces when they returned to Nimne.
Attacks on civilians by GoS forces in northern Upper Nile:
Mid-February 2002, S of Melut: destruction of 21 villages (see above).
At least 9 civilians captured by GoS forces and taken to Melut (Mrs. Nyawiir
Ayiik Monyluak, Ajith Ahooc Ajak, Adut Monyluak Deng, Nyantit Majak Lual,
Nyabeer Chol Diing; Messrs. Agaar Anai Rialgak, Bon Ayiik Adoor). More
than 500 sheep looted.
15th March 2002: at least 6 civilians captured by GoS forces and taken
to Adar (Wai Dau Nyok, Alath Biar, Deng Akuei, Monychol Akuei, Adueer Deng
Ngor, Chok Lual Baweng); a further 3 were subsequently released (Chol Deng
Gwong, Akol Ngor Akol, Kueer Ayuel).
Civilians still held by GoS in Melut since November 2001: Messrs. Barac
Jok Yuat and Akuai Guer Akunaai; Mr. Ahooc Lual Deng died in custody. 5
others were subsequently released (Messrs. Deng Malut, Dok Guac Dok, Wankeer
Wengwiir, Ajak Kaman Jok, Awual Ajing).
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